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There's no better season to dine outside in Little Rock than spring. There is an almost endless number of local patios to explore, but these seven are some of the most iconic. Read More

Whether spring break has you visiting Little Rock from afar or just enjoying a staycation in the capital city, you'll find a good, safe time here in the River Market. Here are 5 spring-tastic things to do on your spring break in the River Market! Read More

Whether it's your first time on a bike in a while, or even if you're still riding with training wheels, these six trails will show you what riding in Little Rock is all about. Read More

Here’s one thing you need to know about Little Rock: We really rock spring break. Whatever you are looking for, whether it’s a relaxing week of sightseeing or a few days of outdoor adventure, you can find it in abundance right here in Arkansas’s capital city. Read More

Here are some of the best spots around town to commemorate Black History Month. Read More

Enjoy socially distanced, outdoor dining this fall and winter on these heated patios in the River Market District Read More

We’re going to let you in on a little secret: sometimes the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to have someone else do all the work. Read More

Little Rock’s River Market district has been aflutter with activity as French artist Youri Cansell finished the city’s newest mural. The mural, located on the east wall of Ottenheimer Market Hall is part of the ARkanvas project, an initiative installing 12 pieces of public art across the state. Read More

The city of Little Rock may have been founded in 1821, but people lived here for thousands of years before European settlers “discovered” it. Read More

Organized by the Greater Little Rock Museums and Cultural Attractions Consortium, this year’s event will include eight partners showcasing fun online activities via social media. Read More

With 10 days of programming and dozens of events, the festival has something for everyone, but here are the seven events we’re most excited about! ​ Read More

Though COVID-19 has changed the way many of our 2020 festivals will be organized, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy these iconic Little Rock events in a virtual and socially distant setting. Read More

LRCVB CEO Gretchen Hall recently spoke with the Destination Marketing Podcast crew about the impact of tourism and travel in our economy now and in the future, the importance of community partnerships and the road beyond 2020. Read More

With its perfect mix of natural and urban landscapes, Little Rock is a dream destination for road cyclists. There’s no shortage of awesome cycling routes to choose from when you’re deciding where to ride. Read More

Riverfront Park is a great place for social distancing, so here are six of our favorite, can’t-miss sculptures worth seeking out on your own art discovery. Read More

Whether you’re just a few weeks away from the start of a new school year or you’ve been out of school longer than you were in it, we all have memories of our favorite field trips. Now it’s easier than ever to make new field trip memories in Little Rock. Read More

When venturing outside your home, be it for work, running errands at the store or even going on a small family trip, you’re faced with complications that many of us never would have considered just a few months ago. Read More

Little Rock’s Entertainment Districts are spaces in which guests aged 21 and older can carry alcoholic beverages in approved cups throughout designated public spaces and participating commercial properties. Read More

A local for more than two decades, Diana Long serves as the Director of River Market Operations for the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. From the River Market pavilions to the First Security Amphitheater, she manages the events and partnerships that make the River Market District and its programming so special. Read More

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been missing the comfort of our local restaurants during these past few months. Read More